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Subject: Motivation letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
With this letter I hereby wish to apply and state my motivation for entrance to the Master
program in Economics at the University of XXX for the 2014/15 academic year.
I appreciate this opportunity to introduce myself at your University and I perceive it as a perfect
opportunity to support my application for the Master program in Economics offered by your
University. With my educational background and working experience, I strongly believe that I
am suitable candidate for the programme. I have chosen this University as my first choice
because of valuable scholarly resources and well-known reputation of the highly qualified
education of the University of XXX.
Since I was young I have always had a keen interest in Economics. I began to subscribe to the
periodical dealings with current events since middle school. At the university, I focused more on
the economic welfare and took some elective courses in economic theory. Through the program,
I not only made a systematic study of principle of economics, but also learnt the economical
analytical methods to public policy, such as Game Theory, Principal-Agent theory and Taxation
theory and principles. My dissertation was in the field of XXXXXXXXX. So, I found my
passion on economics, and I set my profession goal being an economic adviser of welfare policy
and contributing to improve the lives of ordinary people.
I believe that countries in North Europe are perfect place for studying Economics. Since your
University is one of the best university out there which offers a program Economics in a
masters degree, I have decided to place my application for Master degree programe here. After I
read carefully the curriculum and the course requirements, I believe that it perfectly matches my
research interests and profile. Thanks to the University website, I gained useful information
about the University campus and the student life. Bearing in mind the previous I believe I can fit
perfectly achieving ideal academic results.
As I understand, this programme is very competitive, attracting highly motivated students, but I
am convinced that my good record at the University and professional experience give me a
strong recommendation for a place at it. Therefore I would be honored if you decide to accept
my candidateship for Master studies. In the same time I am aware of possible challenges and
high investments of effort I will have to place in order to successfully complete this course.
Thank you in advance for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Applicant